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At Gangga Island Resort & Spa, you can unwind on the tip of a small island paradise located off the coast of Manado in North Sulawesi. There’s a cluster of 15 beachfront bungalows divided into two accommodations and built in the simple local Minahasa style. These elegantly furnished and air conditioned wooden bungalows are set at the base of a jungle covered hill. Each features high ceilings and a spacious veranda overlooking the beach. Other amenities include ceiling fans, satellite TV and fully equipped ensuite bathrooms with hot and cold water.
An unparalleled scuba diving experience is waiting for you in North Sulawesi. Gangga offers sensational diving where you can get up close and personal with diverse and remarkable sea life from both the Indian and the Pacific Oceans. The resort is an ideal starting point for the diving sites of Bangka Island, Bunaken National Marine Park and Lembeh Strait, making it a favorite destination for underwater photographers. With its more than 30 world-class diving locations, the island offers a wonderful variety of marine life with rare species and pristine reefs. During your stay, the dive guides will help you discover the marvelous underwater world and see the astonishingly rich variety of flora and fauna which delights underwater photographers. Scientists of marine biology from all over the world come to study and photograph the marine life found here.
For both divers and non-divers, the picturesque white sand beach, the large salt-water pool, the traditional spa and the high quality of service at Gangga Island Resort will guarantee a peaceful and relaxing stay. The friendly and accommodating staff will be happy to welcome you and endeavor to make your stay in Gangga enjoyable and memorable.
Comfort and elegance are the words that perfectly describes your air conditioned sea view room at Gangga with facilities such as mini bar, ceiling fan & mosquito net to name but a few.
Superior Rooms
Each of the 18 Superior Minahasa Bungalows feature a spacious veranda overlooking the beach and are fully equipped with:
Air conditioned
Ceiling Fans
Double Bed (or triple)
Linen and Towels Provided
Shower - separate
Tea/Coffee Making
Mini Bar
Complimentary fruit basket
Bathrobes Provided
Daily Room Service
Baby Cots Available
Hairdryer
Non-Smoking
Telephone
Views
Desk
Verandah
Deluxe Rooms
The 12 Deluxe Minahasa Bungalows feature an updated design overlooking the beach and are fully equipped with:
Air conditioned
Ceiling Fans
Double Bed
Sofa
Linen and Towels Provided
Rain Shower
Tea/Coffee Making
Mini Bar
Complimentary fruit basket
Bathrobes Provided
Daily Room Service
Cots Available
Hairdryer
Non-Smoking
Telephone
Views
Desk
Verandah with day bed
Room Safe
Diving
Gangga Diver's PADI Five Star Dive Center is run by International dive instructors. Qualified guides and dive masters pride themselves in offering very personalized diving service to suit and divers of all levels of experience. The dive center provides racks for each room to store equipment and has toilet and shower facilities with hot water- perfect for after those night dives.
With its more than 30 world-class diving locations, the island offers a wonderful variety of marine life with rare species and pristine reefs. Gangga is the ideal starting point for diving the Bangka Archipelago, Bunaken National Marine Park (near Manado) and Lembeh Strait. During your stay, the dive guides will help you discover the marvelous underwater world and see the astonishingly rich variety of flora and fauna which delights underwater photographers. Scientists of marine biology from all over the world come to study and photograph the marine life found here.
Other Things to Do!
Tangkoko Tour
Around 80 kilometres from Manado in the very northern part of Sulawesi is Tangkoko Nature Reserve. The reserve is home to some of the world’s most incredible and rarest animals, so for nature lovers or those looking for a real adventure a tour to Tangkoko is a must!
If you choose to take this tour during your stay at Gangga Island Resort, the boat will leave Gangga jetty at around 11.30am and arrives 20 minutes later at Serei jetty where you will be met by an air conditioned car. On the way you’ll pass through small villages and stop for lunch at a local restaurant. If you’d rather have lunch at the resort the boat can depart from Gangga jetty at 12.30pm. It takes around 2 hours to get to Tangkoko from Serei.
Highland Tour
Gangga Island may be an incredible diving destination, but there are also fantastic places to explore above the water as well. Just a short boat ride takes you to back to mainland Sulawesi where there are gorgeous highlands and incredible cultural sights to be found.
The highland tour departs from Gangga’s jetty at 7.30am with a tour guide from the resort. The boat to Serei jetty takes around 20 minutes and there will be an air conditioned car waiting at the jetty. Our first destination is the Traditional food market in Airmadidi. Pick up some traditional snacks for breakfast and have a look around the traditional market. This is a great photo opportunity for a peek into local life so bring your camera.
Volcano Trekking
Have you ever wanted to get up close and personal with an active volcano? This is your chance with a trek to the crater of Mount Mahawu in North Sulawesi!
This tour departs by boat from Gangga Island’s jetty at 7.30am, arriving just 20 minutes later at Serei on mainland Sulawesi. An air conditioned car will be waiting to take you first to Airmadidi to visit the traditional market. You can grab some snacks for your trek or just have a look around and see the locals doing their morning shopping. Take your camera and enjoy the hustle and bustle of a traditional market.
